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Clement Giroux Obituary

BARRE TOWN - Clement L. Giroux, 84, of School Road, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. He was born in Montpelier on Oct. 29, 1932. He was the son of the late Adolphe and Leontine (Boucher) Giroux.
He attended St. Michael's High School in Montpelier. After high school, he served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1955 through 1957. After completing his service, he returned to Vermont where he worked on the family dairy farm in Barre.
He married Norma Lillian Cole on Oct. 15, 1960, in Shelburne. The couple made their home in Barre Town and ran the family dairy until 1993.
Clem was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church in Barre.
He enjoyed spending precious time with his family, and was a loving father of four children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his wife of 56 years of marriage, Norma Giroux, of Barre Town; three daughters, Roxie Robinson and her husband, Bill, of Barre Town, Rhonda Miller and her husband, Steve, of Mooresville, North Carolina, Colleen Seamen and her husband, Tom, of Rutledge, Tennessee; and one son, Scott Giroux and his wife, Erica, of Searsport, Maine. He is also survived by siblings Pauline Laperle and her husband, Robert, and his brother, John Giroux. He was predeceased by siblings Julie Tardy, Dennis Giroux, Roland Giroux.
A funeral service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St. in Barre. To honor his wishes, there will be no calling hours. Burial with military honors will follow the service in St. Sylvester Cemetery in Lower Westerville.
Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St., Barre, Vermont.
Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.

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Published by Times Argus from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2017.

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Dennis Cole

August 16, 2019

Rest assure you are being remembered and missed.

A. Johnson

August 28, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Giroux family. May the God of all comfort give you peace. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17.

Mary Lou Cole

August 28, 2017

Norma, so sorry to learn of Clem's passing.

Penni (Pratt) Stearns

August 28, 2017

Roxie and family, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I very much enjoyed knowing him. It was always a joy to see him while passing the house and while out and about. He will be missed.

August 28, 2017

Sorry to hear of his passing. Our condolences to his family. Roxie, your love for your dad was evident.
Julie and Tim Barre

Yvette & Jerry Dunbar

August 26, 2017

So sorry to read of Mr. Giroux's passing. We will miss his friendly wave and smile as we pass by the farm. Sincerely, Your Richardson Rd. neighbors.

August 24, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with Norma, Roxie, Scott, Rhonda, and Colleen and all the family. Love Matt and Deanna Flanagan

Steve Miller

August 24, 2017

Thank you Clem for letting me be part of your absolutely amazing family and giving your beautiful daughter to me. I will cherish her and your memories forever.

Cecile Mathieu

August 24, 2017

Good bye to my uncle Clement, you had such a great smile and a loving way about you! You will be missed!, Sympathy to Aunt Norma and family, May the comfort of Holy Spirit comfort you all at this time!

Jennifer Cole

August 24, 2017

Our deepest condolences.
With Sympathy,
Kevin & Jen Cole

August 23, 2017

Our prayers are with you
Normand &Claudette Pouliot

Dennis Cole

August 23, 2017

Norma,Scott,Roxi,Rhonda,Coleen:

My condolences go out to you at
this time of sorrow.

Rita Hausman

August 22, 2017

I had the pleasure to meet Clement in Mooresville, NC while he was visiting his daughter, Rhonda. He was watching Cole, his grandson, as he played outside. I enjoyed his smile & our conversation. We are sending his family our love and prayers. Love, Rita, Jim, Michelle & Kristen Hausman

Heather Goodhue

August 22, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ❤

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